Sony SLV-SX800D VCR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Others
A tape cannot be inserted. Check that a tape isnt already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander
does not function.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones
if they are weak.
Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display
window.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see page 79).
The SMARTLINK function
does not work.
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
You cannot control other
TVs.
Set your TVs code number. The code number may change when
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
Normal picture Rough picture
initial
contamination
Unclear picture No picture (or
black & white
screen appears
)
terminal